Just in time for the release of the new iPhone, AT&T launched a safety campaign in New Orleans warning drivers about texting while driving. Late last month, the “It Can Wait” campaign targeted young drivers to let them know that checking a text message can wait until after they’ve reached their destination.
AT&T has a driving simulator making its way across the country as part of its effort. The simulator shows that a driver can drive the equivalent of three football fields in the time it takes to send a text message. That type of activity injures or kills a driver every five minutes in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. Texting while driving can be the cause of another driving danger – road rage. Several drivers report that they want to drive aggressively after they see another driver texting behind the wheel.
Whatever type of dangerous driving activity injures you or a loved one, call us at 504-522-7885 if you would like a free case review with a personal injury attorney. Check our website for more information about how we help car crash victims.
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